by Geoff Fox The Halloween decorations have been put away which means it’ s time to start thinking about the Christmas Season. And with that thought in mind, it’s also time to start thinking about Christmas For Others. Registration is now open and has been opened. For 2022, there will[Read More…]
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Honor Rolls
Hope Christian Academy First marking period High honor roll – Noah VanMeter. Honor roll – Ian Hull and Levi VanMeter. Southern Fulton Elementary School First nine weeks “A” honor roll Fourth grade — Zane Berkey, Raelynn Cain, Hunter Conrad, Elaine Eader, Samuel Fitz, Jameson Mc- Peak, Cayden Norris and Morgan[Read More…]
Musicians make Halloween Spooktacular at Hancock concert
Student and adult musicians put on a free Halloween-themed concert for family, friends and the Hancock community at the Hancock Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 29. The concert was sponsored by BlackCat Music Cooperative and the Hancock Arts Council. Musical performances featured numerous students from BlackCat Music Cooperative, BlackCat[Read More…]
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DNR says bear harvest boost in 2022 due to better weather, food conditions
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that hunters harvested 103 black bears during the state’ s 19th annual black bear hunt held October 24-29 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The harvest comprised 41 male and 62 female bears. An additional 10 bears (3 male and 7 female)[Read More…]
Rezoning request for solar proposal hits delay as landowners learn of plans
by Kate Shunney Property owners near the site of a proposed solar energy array west of Hancock successfully postponed a rezoning hearing on the project, pushing a county decision into next week and prompting more attention to the project and its public hearing. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 31, through Sunday, November 6: October 31 Check well being 100 block West Main Street. Disabled vehicle. Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office 6600 block Grason Lane. Suspicious vehicle/person. Traffic complaint West High Street. Vehicle found and[Read More…]
High School to hold Veterans Day ceremony
Hancock Middle-High School will be holding their annual Veterans Day Ceremony this Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m. in the school auditorium. Veterans are welcome to attend the ceremony.
Hancock parent raises concern over books in county school libraries
by Geoff Fox A Hancock parent spoke to Washington County Public Schools officials during their November 1 Board of Education meeting regarding three books containing sexually explicit material. Ashley McCusker asked school officials why they didn’t need to follow the same code of conduct that keeps students from accessing or[Read More…]
Maryland Junior Deer Hunt opens Nov. 12
Officials from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are encouraging experienced deer hunters to take advantage of the upcoming Junior Deer Hunting Days to introduce youth to hunting traditions and skills. The Junior Deer Hunt is open on private and designated public land in all counties on Saturday, November 12.[Read More…]
